Not So Pretty

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Not So Pretty
Genre Documentary
Directed by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Kirby Dick
  • Amy Ziering
  • Tara Long
Producers
  • Alexandra Marske
  • Kat Nguyen
CinematographyThaddeus Wadleigh
Editors
  • Brian Giberson
  • Edward Patrick Alva
Running time26-35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network HBO Max
ReleaseApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

Not So Pretty is an American documentary television miniseries directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering that explores the beauty industry and hidden chemicals in products. It consists of 4-episodes and premiered on April 14, 2022, on HBO Max.

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Premise

An investigative look into the beauty industry, looking into hidden chemicals in products.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Makeup" Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering April 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
2"Nails"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
3"Skin"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
4"Hair"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

Production

In September 2020, it was announced Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering would direct and executive produce a documentary-series revolving around the beauty industry, with Entertainment One set to produce, for HBO Max. [1] In April 2022, it was announced Keke Palmer would serve as narrator. [2]

Reception

Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter gave the series a positive review writing: "It’s valuable as the start of a larger conversation to be had about the hidden dangers of the beauty industry, for consumers and viewers alike." [3] Joel Keller of Decider also gave the series a positive review writing: "Not So Pretty presents some pretty harrowing information in a tone that’s less hectoring and more sympathetic. By playing the, “hey, we didn’t know, either, buddy” card, its message is even more effective." [4] Conversely, Kyndall Cunningham of The Daily Beast gave the series a negative review writing: "What you’re supposed to take away from the series as a consumer can be confusing and overwhelming at times." [5]

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References

  1. Petski, Denise (September 22, 2020). "HBO Greenlights Investigative Beauty Industry Docuseries From 'On The Record' Filmmakers". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  2. "Max Original Documentary Not So Pretty, Directed By Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick And Amy Ziering, Debuts April 14". WarnerMedia . April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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